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Carbondale Community High School District 165

330 S Giant City Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902-5042
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Carbondale Community High School District 165 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 995 students in Carbondale Community High School District 165. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Carbondale Community High School District 165 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,395 Schools
# Students
995 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Carbondale Community High School District 165, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#334 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
27%
32%
30%
50-54%
50%
80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
28%
% Black
31%
16%
% White
48%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,518 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,635 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,518
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,635
$21,244

Best Carbondale Community High School District 165 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbondale Comm High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Carbondale Community High School District 165?
Carbondale Community High School District 165 manages 1 public schools serving 995 students.
What is the rank of Carbondale Community High School District 165?
Carbondale Community High School District 165 is ranked #340 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale Community High School District 165?
48% of Carbondale Community High School District 165 students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carbondale Community High School District 165?
Carbondale Community High School District 165 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carbondale Community High School District 165's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,635 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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